How To Apply Mascara

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How To Apply Mascara

How to apply mascara: this short video will teach you the secrets of applying the mascara the way the professional makeup artists do. Follow these steps for full and thick lashes by applying your mascara properly.

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Step 1:

You will need

• Some Mascara
• A Mascara wand, this usually comes with the mascara
• Some Tissues
• Some Translucent powder
• An Eyelash brush
• Some Petroleum Jelly

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Step 2:

Choose Mascara

There are many options for mascara. For most people, black will make the eyes look brighter. For people with blonde hair, black/brown or grey can work better.

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Step 3:

Keep it clean

Using a little petroleum jelly and a cotton pad, you should clean your mascara wand regularly to get rid of dried clumps. It is a good idea to replace your mascara every few months to avoid the spread of bacteria.

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Step 4:

Careful while moisturising

Make sure when you moisturise that absolutely none gets on the eyelashes. The most common problem with mascara is it ‘slipping' down the face which is due to oil on the lashes, usually from moisturizer.

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Step 5:

Preparation

If you wish to curl your eyelashes or apply eye shadow, do this before applying mascara.

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Step 6:

Apply Powder under the eye

Mascara will cling to oil or cream on the skin. To prevent the ‘panda eye' effect, apply some powder below the eye. (You might already have put on powder with your base.)

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Step 7:

Load the wand

Rotate the wand around in the tube to load it with mascara.
Do not pump the wand in the tube, this will introduce air and cause it to dry out.

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Step 8:

The Natural look

To give a nice light coat for day wear, you can wipe the mascara wand on a tissue, getting rid of excess before applying.

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Step 9:

The upper lashes

Firstly use the mascara wand to brush the lashes from above. Then brush the lashes upwards from below. To get both sides of the lashes

As you are drawing the wand up the lashes push them back towards the lid, to give extra curl.

You can wiggle the wand at the base of the lashes, to give them a fuller appearance.

To make the most of your lashes, give a little extra mascara to the tips of the hairs, and the corners of your eyes.

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Step 10:

Brush the lashes

While the mascara is wet brush the lashes through with an eyelash comb to separate the hairs.

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Step 11:

Apply more coats

Only one or two coats are needed for daytime, but apply as many as you like to achieve the effect you want.

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Step 12:

The lower lashes

Mascara on the lower lashes can look too heavy for the day. If you do want it, give the lower lashes a lighter coat. Experiment with only applying mascara to the edges, or the centre of the lash line to achieve different effects.

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Step 13:

Wait

Try not to blink for a few seconds, so the mascara can dry.

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